BORG. On February 21, MARYANNE (Mary), widow of Chev. Joe Borg, aged 84, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her deep loss her daughter Edith, wife of Arthur Grech, her son Joe and his wife Isabella, her grandchildren Mariella, Joseph and his wife Ramona, Joseph and Clara Borg, her brother Edgar Gatt, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Msida parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be appreciated. Respected and loved, she will always be treasured in our hearts. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ENGERER. On February 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, aged 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Lilian, his children Vanessa and her husband David Farrugia, Edward and his wife Ramona, Kurt and his wife Sarah, Marija Kristina and her partner Wayne, his grandchildren Kyle, Marc, Carla, Jake, Nik, Sam and Kaya, his brothers and sisters Marlene, Dorothy, Austin, Tania, Brian, Christopher and Caroline and their respective spouses, his in-laws, nephews, nieces and numerous friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza would be appreciated. Special thanks to all the staff at Ward M1, Mater Dei Hospital. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GAUCI. On February 22, at Mater Dei Hospital, Sr PAULINE, Franciscan Sisters of Egypt, Ħamrun, aged 77, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Sr Victoria and her brother Fr Joseph M. Gauci SJ who resides in India, her nephews Fr Charles who resides in Australia and Tonio, her nieces Maria and Marvic, her cousins, other relatives and friends, especially her fellow members of the Sisters of Egypt at Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq and Ħamrun. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Francis church, Ħamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
VASSALLO. On February 21, JOHN, aged 74, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughters Michèle, Chantal and her husband Stephen Ganado and Mireille, his sisters, family and numerous friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 9 a.m. at Ta' l-Ibraġ parish church. No flowers by request but donations to The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA-BRIFFA. On February 22, at St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, Dr JOSEPH EDWARD VELLA-BRIFFA, former resident of St Julians and Mellieħa, passed away peacefully after a long illness, at the age of 74, surrounded by his family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary, née Ciantar, his two daughters and their husbands, Rosa and her husband Francis Hunt, and Anna Maria and her husband Jamie Clarke, his grandsons Joshua, Christopher, Timothy, Daniel Hunt and Zac Clarke and his granddaughter Isabella Rosa Clarke. He also leaves to mourn his loss his brothers and their spouses, Alfred and Doris, Frank and Eileen, Victor and Pauline and Dr Dino and Nadette, his brother-in-law Joe Mamo, widower of his sister Margaret, his nephews and nieces, his in-laws, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital on February 25 at 1 p.m. for Mellieħa parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment in his wife's family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. A prayer is solicited.
Requiem Masses
A Mass for the repose of the soul of MARY TONNA, née Gatt, on the ninth anniversary of her death, will be said tomorrow at 6 p.m. at the Ursuline Crèche chapel, Sliema.
In Memoriam
BORG - VICTORIA. Treasured memories of a dear sister on the third anniversary of her demise. Always in our prayers. Her brothers and sisters.
BRINCAT - LINA. On the eighth anniversary of her passing away. Fondly remembered by her family.
BUSUTTIL - INEZ, née Debono, wife of the late Chev. Paul Busuttil, on the 19th anniversary of her demise. Remembered with love always by her daughters Marlene and her husband Chev. Carmel M. Scicluna, and Margaret and her husband Joe Wismayer, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
CAMILLERI. In loving memory of our beloved FRANK on the eighth anniversary of his death.
We miss so much your love and care
You live in our hearts forever.
Deeply missed by your devoted wife Lilian, your son Gerard and your two grandchildren Andrew and Fay.
FARRUGIA. In loving memory of our dear JOSEPH on the 28th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Connie, daughters Kathleen and Moira, Joseph and grandchildren.
There is a place in our hearts
That is yours alone
A part of our life
That no one can own
And nothing on this earth can
Take the heartache away.
Till we meet again, Joe.
MANSUETO. In loving memory of my dear nanna CARMELA who went to meet the Risen Lord three years ago today.
You were everything
In life to me
My nanna and my faithful best friend.
And although you had to leave me
Our love will never end.
Love you and miss you, your granddaughter Maria.
MARICH. In loving memory of ALFRED, today the 18th anniversary of his death. Always loved and deeply missed by his daughters Doreen, Caroline and Louise, his sons-in-law and his beloved grandchildren. May God grant him eternal rest.
MICALLEF EYNAUD - EDWARD C. Treasured memories of a loving father. Fondly remembered by his family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
VELLA BONELLO - CARMEL. Today being the 10th anniversary of his demise, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated at 6.30 p.m. at Qawra parish church. Fondly remembered by his wife Olga, his children Joan and Tony Scerri, Nathalie Attard and Tonio, his grandchildren Lorna, Chris, Jackie, Sarah, Shaun, his great-granddaughters Rebecca and Philippa, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Philately meeting
The BOV Valletta Fund Management Philately Club is holding a meeting today at 6 p.m. at the Fatima Sanctuary Convent, Guardamangia. For more information call 7931 5509.
Power cuts
There will be power cuts as follows tomorrow:
From 8.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parts of St Lucy Street and Labour Avenue and Main Street and whereabouts, Naxxar.
From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Juan Bazopardo, Ix-Xatt, Il-Maċina, Il-Miġja Tal-Papa, Mina Tax-Xatt, St Joseph, St Lawrence, St Peter and St Paul, St Anne, Bastion, Victory, Two Gates streets in Senglea.
From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Pope Alexander VII, Valent Muscat, Cardinal Cardjin streets and parts of Idmejda and St Valentine streets, Balzan.
From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in TSir Adrian Dingli Street and Savina Square, Victoria.
From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Etna, Bees, Main from Franġisk Zahra to L-Għoljiet streets, and part of the surrounding areas, Mellieħa.
Mass and adoration
Mass and adoration will be celebrated on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at St Francis church, Msida Road, Birkirkara.
Art lecture
A lecture about artist Alberto Giacometti will be delivered by Joseph Casha on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the School of Art in 106, Old Bakery Street, Valletta. For more information call head of school Joseph Micallef on 2123 4351 between 5 and 7.30 p.m., today or Thursday.
Literacy course
A meeting for those interested in attending an English literacy course will be held on March 3 at 1.30 p.m. at the Employment and Training Corporation's Centre in Old Theatre Street, Valletta. For more information call 2220 1609/10.